Personalized sleep apnea treatment on the horizon?

NCT ID NCT04875364

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study investigates why people develop obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and whether the underlying cause affects how they respond to different treatments. Researchers will test three approaches—CPAP, a sleep medication (eszopiclone), and supplemental oxygen—in adults with OSA. The goal is to see if matching treatment to the specific cause of OSA improves outcomes like alertness and blood vessel health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Eszopiclone, Supplemental Oxygen, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to personalized treatments for sleep apnea based on an individual's underlying cause, improving effectiveness and reducing side effects.

What could go wrong

This is a mid-stage study with a moderate number of participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments tested may not work for all types of sleep apnea.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

microcephaly 6, primary, autosomal recessive obstructive sleep apnea syndrome sleep apnea syndrome sleep disorder sleep-wake disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Building

    La Jolla, California, 92037, United States